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Old 10th Jun 2004, 22:49
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kmagyoyo
 
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Itchybum,

Maybe I was too subtle...if the Wedgetail is going to be fitted with an AAR capability it would be a receptacle for a 'flying boom' type tanker.

When we get the A330 tankers they will be fitted with said boom. This will enable them to refuel JSF (whenever that gets here), the Pig (if its still around), plus any loafing USAF assets that happen to be passing through. It will also still have drogues fitted for probe equipped aircraft ie the Hornet.

The last comment in my previous thread was aimed at guys who have probe refueled before...bit of an inside joke which went over your head.

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